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Pride and Persecution: Jan Steen's Old Testament Scenes

Robert Wenley, Nina Cahill and Rosalie Van Gulick

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The Leiden-born artist Jan Steen (1626-1679) is widely admired as one of the most engaging and...

The Wines of Northern Spain: From Galicia to the Pyrenees and Rioja to the Basque Country

Sarah Jane Evans

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There's no doubt about it, Spain is the most exciting country in Europe when it comes to wine. As...

Kelly Knows (95 KP) rated Ready Player One (2018) in Movies

Jun 27, 2019

Jaw-dropping visuals, and heartfelt story. (0 more)

Some plot weirdness common to adaptations. (0 more)

Press Start to Join The Rebellion

A truly excellent movie for the whole family to enjoy. Ready Player One has all of the elements required for a movie to truly excel in the telling of its story. The action is epic, the heroes are cool, and oh boy the fun and laughs you'll have along the way. The voice acting cast was well handled, but is probably the main reason I did not give this one full points. The studio could have gotten higher level actors to sell the more emotional plot points. Olivia Cooke and Tye Sheridan still do a masterful job with their roles, but some lines were delivered with a Spy Kids level of corniness. In truth, you have to hunt for flaws in this movie as if they were easter eggs themselves. Parzival, and the rest of the hunters on the quest, weave a beautiful tapestry of tropes that blends modern gaming escapism with social revolution. Not all the characters are super deep, nor do they have to be. You will find yourself cheering for the good guys, and jeering the bad. That's the beauty of this movie. It is a perfect chance to enjoy a thrilling tale of adventure, romance, and world domination, without having to buckle in for an Oscar level drama. The best of this movie however, and the reason I would ultimately recommend it to just about anyone is the sheer beauty and power of the visual effects, and the warm nostalgia that permeates every aspect of the plot. Pop culture references that are sure to make you grin are peppered throughout as the story unfolds. Any gamer, movie buff, rebel at heart, or really just about anyone who has ever had any kind of electronic fun since the 60s will find a note in the proverbial song meant just for them. Get your game face on, this is a good one.